ECODESIGN TEAM Vienna

We research new approaches in Sustainable Product Development/ECODESIGN

We help our clients develop and market eco-products successfully

Knowledge transfer
University course at the Vienna University of Technology
University course on ECODESIGN via eLearning
Austrian ECODESIGN Information platform
Scientific presentations
Scientific symposia and conferences
International networks

Research
Basis research in Sustainable Product Development
Interdisciplinary research cooperations for Product Service Systems (PSS)
Future strategies for sustainable products
Technology transfer in Ecodesign

Publications
Scientific studies
Master and PhD thesis
Scientific publications and papers
Textbooks

Competences
Concept development for innovative products
Method development auch as: ECODESIGN PILOT, ECODESIGN Assistent, E-QFD, TRIZ, ...
Product Service Systems
Environmental impact assessment

Strategy
Master plan for creating competitive advantage
Strategy for sustainable product development
Ecodesign check for Management Systems

Evaluation
Evaluating the environmental performance of products
Support in fulfilling the EU-Directives
Product Life Cycle Assessments and Environmental Benchmarking

Tools
Environmental assessment tools for companies
Checklist based design decision tools
Material selection tools

Design
Systematic product improvement
Design concept evaluation
Integration of environment into the product design process

Communication
Green procurement approaches
Environmental Product Declarations and Labelling
Product positioning in the market

Training
In-house trainings for companies
Workshops and seminars for organisations